Ramsvik, Aurland
Ramsvik | |
|---|---|
Hamlet | |
Ramsvik Location of the hamlet Ramsvik Ramsvik (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 61°02′35″N 7°02′27″E / 61.0431°N 7.0407°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Western Norway |
| County | Vestland |
| District | Sogn |
| Municipality | Aurland Municipality |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 4 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Ramsvik is a dispersed settlement in Aurland Municipality in Vestland County, Norway.[2] It is located near to the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord and opposite the Fysseneset Waterfall. The area is mountainous, with steep terrain rising from sea level to elevated summits.[3][4]
The settlement is located 23 km (14 mi) from Flåm down the Aurlandsfjord and 17 km (11 mi) south-west of Kaupanger.[5]
Etymology
The name Ramsvik (Old Norse: Ramrsvík) derives from Old Norse from several hundred years ago. The first element of the word, "rams" originates from the Old Norse "ramr", meaning "strong" or rams (genitive singular: "of the strong").[6] The second-half of the name "vik" translates to "cove" in Old Norse, so the name Ramsvik likely means "cove of the strong" or "strong cove".[7]
History
The history of the village is believed to date back to the Vikings in 10th century.
According to local legend, a group of fishermen found an abundance of fish in the waters next to Ramsvik, and decided to set up a settlement there to collect a larger yield. An estimated 25 people once lived in the village, but many migrated to other villages such as Njardarheimr in Gudvangen and Undredal.[8]
Population
Since the Industrial Revolution, the population of Ramsvik has declined significantly. This is primarily due to rural-urban migration and due to the fact that Ramsvik is only accessible by boat or via a long hiking path, whilst neighbouring villages are connected to the E16 road.[9] Currently, only 4 people live in Ramsvik.[10]
References
- ^ "Bakka, Aurland (Vestland)". yr.no. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ^ Olsen, Karl (2007). Nærøyfjord and its surroundings. Oslo. p. 89.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "The Naeroyfjord in Norway". www.fjordtours.com. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "West Norwegian Fjords – Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ earth.google.com https://earth.google.com/web/search/Bakkanosi,+Gudvangen,+Norway/@61.17952316,7.0871627,681.19891429a,63644.57531716d,35y,1.02774101h,0t,0r/data=CiwiJgokCcedMGVGIE5AEZJ8VtP5H05AGQGQLFge3vq_Ibwn28gBAfu_QgIIAToDCgEwQgIIAEoNCP___________wEQAA. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Old Norse Dictionary - Ramr". Cleasby & Vigfusson - Old Norse Dictionary. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "Old Norwegian Dictionary - Vík". Old Norwegian Dictionary. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "The modern Vikings". www.visitnorway.com. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ Emma (2022-06-01). "Drive it Yourself: Flåm to Bergen on the E16". The Hidden North. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "Population". SSB. Retrieved 2025-07-02.